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Too many coincidences??

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Lynne

Lynne Report 10 Sep 2003 22:49

What are the odds on someone on this site having four surnames in common with me? Also when I do a search this person has lots of names (and dates) repeated. I am wondering if they have just made them up. Anyone have any ideas?

Annie in

Annie in Report 10 Sep 2003 22:59

Have you tried emailing them? I hope it's not me,some of my people got added twice [don't ask me why!!!] and one four times! I can't delete them because they have spouses and children and things.

May

May Report 10 Sep 2003 23:10

Hi lynne, I found someone researching the same names as me. It turned out her grandfather and my grandmother were brother and sister so I guess that makes us second cousins (I think) May

JackyJ1593

JackyJ1593 Report 10 Sep 2003 23:57

My Grandfather was one of 10 and so far there are grandchildren from 4 them. All of us on GC. It would be very nice to contact a grandchild from the other 6! It has been great exchanging info and knowing we have the same photo of our G. Granfather taken about 100 years ago. Jacky

Researching:
Keady, Kilkenny, New Ross, Fulham, Battersea, Clapham, Swaffham, Upton Upon Severn, St. Mary Cray

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}((((*> Jeanette The Haddock <*)))){ Report 11 Sep 2003 00:06

Lynne Don't know about the odds - suppose it depends on how 'common' your surnames are. As for the repeated names and dates then perhaps it was an input error. I know my sister discovered this site before I did and entered my mum severel times before deciding it was too difficult and never visiting the site again! Regards Jeanette

Lynne

Lynne Report 11 Sep 2003 17:28

Thanks for your replies everyone, I have emailed the person re all four names but not had a reply yet. I'll keep you posted if I get a response. Lynne

Annie

Annie Report 11 Sep 2003 18:22

Aw :( it wasn't me then! Hope they respond A

Lynne

Lynne Report 11 Sep 2003 22:27

Sorry Ann, no response so far. I've got a funny feeling in my elbow that I won't get one! Lynne

Lynne

Lynne Report 12 Sep 2003 11:38

Just thought I'd let you know that I still haven't received a reply. Maybe it was just someone adding names and then not bothering to come back on the site! Lynne